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Dentists · RI

Dentists in Rhode Island

87 verified dentists across 11 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
87
Medicare
55
HPSA
0
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Rhode Island workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 87 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

87

Top-10 per (state, sub-specialty) covering 11 sub-specialties.

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

7.8

Population 1.11M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

19years

Median across all indexed dentists with a graduation year on file.

Credential reportedNPPES

99%

86 of 87 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

63%

55 of 87 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

0%

0 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Rhode Island.

  • Providence20
  • Cranston12
  • Warwick12
  • Johnston7
  • Newport5
Licensing

Verify a license in Rhode Island

Use the Rhode Island Board of Dentistry to confirm a dentist's license is active and in good standing. Always check directly with the board before relying on any third-party listing.

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Frequently asked

About dental care in Rhode Island

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Rhode Island?
    We list 87 dentists across 11 dental sub-specialties in Rhode Island — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Rhode Island's Medicaid dental program called?
    Rhode Island's Medicaid program is Rhode Island Medicaid. Comprehensive adult coverage — preventive, restorative, and most procedures. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://eohhs.ri.gov/consumer/consumer-information/program-information/medicaid.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Rhode Island?
    Look the license up at the Rhode Island Board of Dentistry (https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=233). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.

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